PEOSPECTDS. 
CONTRIBUTIOxVS 
TO THE 
NATURAL HISTORY OF LABUAN, 
AND 
THE ADJACENT COASTS OF BOENEO. 
By JAMES MOTLEY, Esq., of Labuan, 
Anb lewis LLBIYELYN DILLWYN, Esq., F.L.S., etc. 
The residence of Mr. Motley in Labuan affords himself and Mr. 
Dillwyn, the authors of the proposed “ Contributions,” an op]jor- 
tunity of making themselves acquainted with the Natural products 
of that Island ; and believing that the nature of its Fauna is by no 
means thoroughly known to Zoologists, and that the habits of the 
animals constituting that Fauna have been but little observed, and 
also considering that such information respecting tltem as they have 
already obtained, and shall probably again obtain, may prove an 
acceptable contribution to the science of Zoology, they are induced 
to offer to naturalists the forthcoming publication. 
It is intended that the “ Contrib^utions ” shall contain descrip- 
tions of such animals, both Vertebrate and Invertebrate, as inhabit 
the Island ; these will be accompanied with original notes on their 
habits and other particulars connected with their Natural History. 
Illustrations will be given of such animals as it may appear to be 
desirable should be figured, of such more especially as are new, or of 
which figures are not easily obtainable. As it is expected that the 
work will extend over several Parts, the contents of which must 
depend upon the specimens and notes from time to time obtained, 
it will he impossible to adopt any regular order of arrangement ; it 
will, however, be the endeavour of tlie Authors to make each Part as 
complete in itself as the circumstances will admit of. It is hoped 
that two or three Parts wili he published annually. Each Part will 
contain about five sheets of letter-pi’ess, and ten or twelve coloured 
plates : the price will be 10s. GtZ. The first is now at press, and 
will principally contain descriptions and figures of Quadrupeds, 
Birds, and Reptiles. Notes of interest wliich may be obtained 
subsequently to the publication of any Parts, and which refer to 
animals contained in them, will be given in the Part next ensuing. 
LONDON: 
JOHN VAN VOORST, 1, PATERNOSTER ROW. 
